public administration
Americannoun
-
the implementation of public policy, largely by the executive branch.
-
a field of study preparing persons for careers in such work.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Kaijage, who teaches political science and public administration, was not asked to enter a plea at Thursday's hearing as his terrorism case can only be heard by a higher court.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The public sector recorded widespread increases, led for a second straight month by public administration and higher activity across all levels of government for the month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
We are researchers who study the intersection of technology, law and public administration.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
The Volcker award is given annually to recognize contributions to public administration.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
A person who votes helps, first, to determine the measures of government; second, to elect persons to be intrusted with public administration.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
